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Events

By Place

Europe

* Battle of Narbonne: The Frankish army under Charles Martel again defeats the Moors.
* Favila becomes king of Asturias after Pelayo's death.
* The Danevirke fortification system is started in Denmark.
* Following the death of Theuderic IV of Gaul, the throne is left vacant temporarily by Charles Martel, Mayor of the Palace and effective ruler.
* Domenico Leone appointed Roman consul and magister militum.

Africa

* Egypt: Christians invade from the south with the aim of protecting the Patriarch of Alexandria.

Asia

* In Ancient China, Emperor Xuanzong of Tang discards the policy of conscripting men into the army to be replaced every three years, replacing them with long-service soldiers who are more battle-hardened and efficient.
* The smallpox epidemic ends in Ancient Japan, after reducing the population by 30%.

Births

* Huai Su
* Emperor Kammu, emperor of Japan (d. 806)

Deaths

* Dae Hungmu, the third king of Balhae
* Pelayo, King of Asturias (b. 690)
* Song Jing, ex-Chancellor of Tang China
* Theuderic IV, the Merovingian King of the Franks
* Fujiwara no Muchimaro, Japan's minister
* Fujiwara no Fusasaki, Japan's minister
* Fujiwara no Maro, Japan's minister
* Fujiwara no Umakai, Japan's minister